Staff Accountant

divh2Staff Accountant/h2pCincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH/ph3Overview/h3pPosition Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Category: Accounting/ph3Description/h3pPrimary Responsibilities/ppThe Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting operations of Integrated Protection Services by ensuring accurate financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls across the organization. This role plays an important part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting decision-making, and helping IPS operate efficiently as a growing multi-branch organization./ppAt IPS, we believe accountability, ownership, and teamwork drive long-term success. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and transactional accounting team to ensure financial processes are completed accurately, deadlines are met, and financial information supports sound business decisions across the company./ppThis role also provides day-to-day oversight and support for transactional accounting roles and activities while identifying opportunities to improve systems, efficiency, and financial visibility./ph3Essential Functions/h3pAccounting Operations Transaction Oversight/pulliSupport and oversee daily accounting transactions including journals, ledgers, and account coding to ensure accuracy and accountability of company financial data./liliReview and verify accounting entries within Sedona Office and related accounting systems./liliEnsure proper reconciliation of cash activity and daily accounting transactions./liliAssist in maintaining accurate general ledger activity across multiple accounts and departments./li/ulpReconciliations Financial Accuracy/pulliPrepare and review monthly bank reconciliations./liliComplete balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records./liliEnsure journal entries are accurate, timely, and properly recorded, including accrued and prepaid expenses./liliAssist in identifying discrepancies and resolving accounting variances./li/ulpAccounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Oversight/pulliProvide day-to-day support and coordination for transactional accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card processing./liliAssist in monitoring project job costing and internal financial coding accuracy./liliSupport customer account review, credits, collections, and unapplied cash resolution./li/ulpReporting Financial Support/pulliPrepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management as requested./liliAssist leadership by providing timely and accurate financial information to support business decisions./liliSupport monthly close processes and internal reporting deadlines./li/ulpTax, Audit Compliance Support/pulliPrepare state sales tax filings and assist with licensing-related financial requirements./liliSupport fiscal year-end audit preparation and external review processes./liliAssist in maintaining organized documentation for audits and compliance needs./li/ulpInventory Process Improvement/pulliAssist with inventory counts, reconciliations, and financial review of inventory activity./liliIdentify opportunities for improvement in systems, efficiency, cost containment, and financial processes./liliRecommend practical process improvements that support company growth and accuracy./li/ulpTeam Support Collaboration/pulliOversee and provide guidance and daily coordination support to transactional accounting team members, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and office support roles./liliCommunicate clearly and professionally with internal teammates, vendors, and customers./liliSupport accounting team priorities in a collaborative, solution-focused environment./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pRequired Qualifications/pulliBachelors degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent experience considered./lili13 years of accounting experience preferred./liliStrong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes./liliStrong Excel skills and comfort working in accounting systems./liliHigh attention to detail and organizational ability./liliStrong problem-solving and analytical skills./liliAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines./liliStrong written and verbal communication skills./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliExperience with Sedona Office or similar accounting software preferred./liliExperience supporting AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting./liliExposure to construction, service, or project-based accounting environments preferred./liliCPA not required./li/ulpRequirements Expectations/pulliPrimarily sedentary office role./liliFrequent computer, phone, and office equipment use./liliOccasional filing, document handling, and office movement required./li/ulpIPS Culture Expectations/pulliOne Company Support company success through accurate financial work, a growth mindset, and dependable service to both internal and external customers. Build trust through professionalism, accountability, and loyalty./liliOne Team Work collaboratively across departments, communicate openly, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team environment./liliOne Goal Deliver consistent, reliable results while seeking opportunities to improve processes, strengthen efficiency, and support company goals with resilience and adaptability./liliOne Direction Commit to personal growth, continuous learning, and shared success by helping IPS move forward together./li/ulpOther Duties/ppAt IPS, every role contributes to our larger mission. Team members are expected to approach each day asking how they can exceed customer expectations and support teammates across the company./ppThis job description is not intended to cover all duties or responsibilities and may change at any time based on business needs./ppEEOC Statement/ppIt is the policy of Integrated Protection Services not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Integrated Protection Services to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. For Integrated Protection Services full EEO/AAP statement, please contact the Human Resources Department./ppAT WILL/ppAll employment positions at Integrated Protection Services Inc. are at-will positions. At-will positions are those where employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice. No one is authorized by the company to provide any individual with special arrangements concerning terms or conditions of employment. No permanent employment or employment for any term is intended or can be implied by statements in this job description./p/div

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